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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,907.72, 353,222.94 and 148,512.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,907.72, 353,222.94 and 148,512.34 is: 204,987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,907.72 : 353,222.94 = 148,512.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,907.72/353,222.94 = 148,512.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,907.72x = 353,222.94 × 148,512.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,907.72x = 52,457,965,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,457,965,361.08/255,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,987.82

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